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What is Emulsion Paint | Its Constituents | Application | Advantages & Types of Emulsion Paints

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What is Emulsion Paint? Paint is any pigmented liquid, liquefiable, or solid mastic composition that converts to a solid film after application to a substrate in a thin layer. It is most commonly used to protect, color, or provide texture to objects. It is Oil-based emulsion paints water-based (Water is used as a solvent) paint […].

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COVID-conscious, pandemic-ready skyscraper breaks ground in Miami

BD+C

Legacy Tower at Miami Worldcenter, designed by Kobi Karp, has officially broken ground. The developer claims the project is the first of its kind in the world. Legacy Tower is a 55-story, $500 million skyscraper that will stretch 600 feet into the sky. The project is described as a COVID-conscious, pandemic-ready, all-in-one, residential, hotel, and medical center skyscraper.

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Concrete Bonding Agent | Cement Bonding Agent | Types of Bonding Agents to Join Old Concrete to New Concrete

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What Is Concrete Bonding Agent? The concrete bonding agents are natural or artificial materials utilized to join the old & new concrete surfaces. This agent can also be utilized to … Concrete Bonding Agent | Cement Bonding Agent | Types of Bonding Agents to Join Old Concrete to New Concrete Read More ».

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Multifamily emerges strong from the pandemic, with Yardi Matrix's Doug Ressler

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In an exclusive interview for HorizonTV , Doug Ressler, Yardi Matrix's Senior Research Officer, discusses his firm's latest assessment of multifamily sales and rent growth for 2021. . .

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Construction Economics for August 23, 2021

ENR Construction

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics.

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Amazon To Create Another 500 Jobs In Tennessee 

Business Facilities

Amazon's new Clarksville fulfillment center is the fourth such project in Tennessee in the past 18 months. The post Amazon To Create Another 500 Jobs In Tennessee appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Massive infrastructure bill includes hundreds of millions for building energy efficiency

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The $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill recently passed by the Senate includes hundreds of millions of dollars targeted for building energy efficiency. The billions allocated in the bill include: · $225 million for states to implement updated building energy codes and to train code officials and homebuilders to meet code.

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EP06: Shaming, Bullying, and Fatality: The Hard Moments in Safety

Safety Services Company

If you’re in environmental health and safety, jump in with both feet. Do not stick your toe in the water. Do it with all your heart. Why? It isn’t about you. It’s about the people you take care of. Recently on The Safety Management Show, Susan Spaulding , Sr. EHS/QC Manager at J. Benton Construction, LLC, shared the above advice, as well as how she faced some of the hardest challenges in safety management.

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Steel Prices Causing Construction Pain Point

ENR Construction

Steel mill, energy prices have increased more than 100%, year over year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Green Dot Corporation Relocating HQ To Texas

Business Facilities

Green Dot will establish an Austin-based headquarters as it grows its tech workforce and embraces a “Work from Anywhere” model. The post Green Dot Corporation Relocating HQ To Texas appeared first on Business Facilities Magazine - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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Pulse: Project News for the Week of August 23, 2021

ENR Construction

Jevin Investments Inc. is planning to develop North Vista Highlands, a mixed-use project in Pueblo. The 1,060-acre site is approved for up to 4,850 residential units and 1,225,000 sq ft of retail and commercial space.

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3 Overlooked Factors When Specifying Smart Lighting

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3 Overlooked Factors When Specifying Smart Lighting. kcichowicz. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 00:00. Lighting is arguably the most critical element in a smart home. Everyone that enters the home will interact with or at least notice a homeowner’s lighting setup. From light bulbs and plugs to light switches and wall panels, smart lights continue to gain popularity in smart home design.

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Feds Indict Former Westinghouse Executive in Nuclear Plant Fraud Case

ENR Construction

Jeffrey Benjamin is the fourth person indicted as part of the federal investigation into the abandoned nuclear project.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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School of Medicine completes on California University of Science and Medicine’s new Colton campus

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The California University of Science and Medicine, located in San Bernardino County east of Los Angeles, has recently completed its new School of Medicine. The project is the first building and anchor of the university’s new Colton campus. HMC and SmithGroup collaborated on the project.

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Senate-Passed Infrastructure Bill Would Give Disaster Resilience Loan Fund $500 Million

ENR Construction

The Senate-passed infrastructure bill includes $500 million to fund disaster mitigation fund created earlier this year.

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Quattrocchi Kwok Architects marks 35 years in business with commitment to social justice 

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Santa Rosa, Calif., Aug. 11, 2021 – Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA), a leading planning and design firm serving Northern California’s education industry, is celebrating its 35th anniversary.

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Single-Family Built-for-Rent Projects Continue to Increase

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Single-Family Built-for-Rent Projects Continue to Increase. cbroderick. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 10:44. As demand for single-family homes continues but affordability challenges emerge, developers and builders are increasing construction for single-family built-for-rent projects. An analysis of the Census Bureau’s Quarterly Starts and Completions by Purpose and Design by the National Association of Home Builders found there were 10,000 single-family built-for-rent starts during the second quarter of 202

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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Project Team Upgrades Va. General Assembly

ENR Construction

Working under a spotlight, the team building this $191-million, high-profile project in Richmond navigated a breadth of challenges.

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'Grandfamily' Communities Offer Specialized Housing for Caregiving Older Adults

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'Grandfamily' Communities Offer Specialized Housing for Caregiving Older Adults. cbroderick. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 10:49. The multigenerational community Bridge Meadows was the answer to 67-year-old Jackie Lynn’s difficult living situation as an adoptive guardian for her niece’s children. The community offers affordable housing for older adults with low incomes, adoptive families, or “grandfamilies,” with a grandparent, adult family member, or friend raising a child.

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ENR New England's Best Projects Winners Overcame Challenges in 2020

ENR Construction

ENR New England is pleased to announce the 2021 ENR New England Best Projects winners.

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Metros Where Inflation Spiked the Least and Most

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Metros Where Inflation Spiked the Least and Most. cbroderick. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 10:55. The Consumer Price Index reported a 5.4% increase in prices paid for by consumers for goods and services during the 12-month period ending July 2021—in other words, inflation is “soaring,” says SmartAsset. It’s fueled by consumer spending and supply chain bottlenecks, pushing inflation to its highest level since 2008 when prices paid increased by 5.6%.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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ENR MidAtlantic Contractor of the Year: Virginia Contractor Rises to the Challenge

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Hourigan’s cultural dynamics are a match for the MidAtlantic region’s changing construction landscape.

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Decarbonization at Scale: The Portfolio-Level Net Zero Carbon OPR

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A version of this article was originally published in GRESB Partner Insights. As more companies realize the need to decarbonize their real estate portfolios in the face of increasing climate risk and rising investor expectations , guidance on how to transition to Net Zero Carbon (NZC) on the portfolio level is crucial. While most owners and developers are familiar with the typical Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) to deliver on individual project goals, development teams will need to start by c

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Experts Say $15 Billion for Lead Pipe Removal Is Just 'Down Payment'

ENR Construction

Amount in Senate-passed bipartisan infrastructure bill for water service line replacement is woefully short to address the problem, say several industry officials familiar with drinking water issues.

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Hiring Former Offenders

ExactHire - Construction

Help Wanted! Now Hiring! Sign On Bonus to Work! Those attention grabbing, highly colorful signs are everywhere on windows, billboards, and yard signage. Look on social media or pick up a newspaper – more “Help Wanted” content. Go to the primary source for job openings – online job boards encompass an endless list of companies who are hiring for all levels of roles.

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Long Beach Unveils North America's 'Greenest' Container Terminal

ENR Construction

Facility is touted as one of world's most technologically sophisticated of its kind.

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Tiny Homes May Not Be as Cost-Effective as You Think

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Tiny Homes May Not Be as Cost-Effective as You Think. cbroderick. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 10:39. Accessory dwelling units spiked in popularity during the height of the pandemic for its flexibility and affordability features, but reports show these tiny homes can be quite costly. Defined as homes with less than 600 square feet, tiny homes are roughly eight times smaller than the average single-family home.

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Court Nixes ConocoPhillips $6B Alaska Oil Project's First Construction Permit

ENR Construction

Energy giant could appeal ruling, but it would force environmental re-analysis of the Willow project on the North Slope, which could delay major work by two years or more.

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